Occupational Therapist

Avis Technologies; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare agency in Virginia seeks an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs for rehabilitation. The role includes supervising Assistants and ensuring the effective delivery of services. Responsibilities also involve consulting with the rehabilitation team, adapting care plans, and promoting a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in therapy settings and a commitment to patient care. This position plays a critical role in enhancing patient productivity and adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and other support personnel as required.
• Ensure effective delivery of rehab services and timely documentation.
• Participate in patient care and staff conferences.
• Refer to other disciplines to meet comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Adapt plans according to individual patient needs.
• Promote safety and eliminate hazards in the environment.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, they direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

Responsibilities

• As necessary or applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.